Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZR3 scores vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung DV150F
| ZR3 | DV150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic ZR3
| DV150F | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung DV150F
| ZR3 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR3 compared to the DV150F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and DV150F.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung DV150F |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-26 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $280 | $150 |
